Raiders' Fernando Mendoza Reacts to Getting 'Most Aura' Superlative from NFL Rookies in New Video

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is already held in high regard by his fellow rookies ahead of his inaugural NFL season.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft reacted to other incoming first-year players choosing him for the "Most Aura" superlative.

"I have most aura? Thank you guys," Mendoza said (0:24 mark). "I feel like I have the least aura. I feel like everyone thinks I'm a cornball. There we go, it's the most aura. That's something I never thought I'd get."

"That means a lot, that's actually crazy," he added.

Mendoza is coming off a stellar junior season at Indiana, helping his team capture a national championship and finish with a perfect 16-0 record. He earned Heisman Trophy honors for his efforts.

In 16 games, Mendoza completed 72.0 percent of his passes for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns compared to a mere six interceptions. He also made plays with his legs, rushing for 276 yards and seven scores.

Mendoza will now look to cement himself as Las Vegas' long-term answer under center after the team compiled a 7-27 record over the past two years combined.